All Chapters of The Ultimate Cure: A New Husband: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Adriana had been full of biting remarks lately—most likely picked up from spending too much time with Bella, who had a knack for sharp, teasing words.Bella noticed Edward glaring at her, even giving her the middle finger.Seizing the moment while Chris was talking with Joan, Bella grabbed Edward's hand and shoved it into his mouth."Ugh!"Edward hadn't pulled back in time; his middle finger poked his throat, and he gagged so violently that tears sprang to his eyes."Next time, I'll cut off that finger with a sword."Joan scooped Edward into her arms, scolding, "How can you bully even a child?""Just helping you teach him a lesson. No need to thank me," Adriana said casually.Bella clicked his tongue, looking sympathetically at Edward. "As they say, a crooked beam cannot support a straight roof. If the parents are like this, the child's fate is pitiful."Chris frowned impatiently and called over a staff member. "Move us to another spot."He disliked crowded places and had no

Adriana hated that Chris couldn't let go of Joan and Edward, trapping her in this web as well.She hated herself even more—how, after steeling her resolve to pull away, she still couldn't harden her heart when faced with Chris's vulnerability."Come with me to the top floor. Let's watch the stars."Adriana said nothing. The elevator carried them straight to the rooftop.She reached to press the switch, then remembered Chris disliked turning on the lights, so she withdrew her hand.She pushed his wheelchair to the glass window and settled into a single sofa a short distance away.The sofa was comfortable, the spot she usually chose.When she first came to the Slater household as a child, everything felt strange, and she missed her parents terribly. Chris, who had lost his parents too, once told her that her parents had gone to heaven to become stars.A lie to soothe a child—but it worked. Every night, she'd gaze longingly at the night sky.As she grew older, she learned the tru

"We haven't even been at the hospital long. How did your family find out so fast?""Someone must have told my dad. They said I publicly humiliated and scolded Chris yesterday."Adriana sensed something was wrong and immediately called Chris's assistant."If anyone asks, tell them that Chris went abroad with me. If there's any urgent matter at the company, let me handle it and make decisions on his behalf."She then called home; Heidi picked up."Heidi, have Joan take the call."Joan's displeased voice came quickly from the other end. "How's Chris?""I don't care what your motives are. No one is allowed to know he's in the hospital. If this leaks, when Chris wakes up, he won't spare you. He's not the same man from five years ago—you'd better understand that."Adriana's voice was icy and severe. She added, "Do it for your son. Keep your mouth shut."Bella realized how far-reaching this was and quickly called her own family, instructing them to keep it secret."So Joan reported

Neo smiled warmly at Adriana. "Just call me Neo. I'm heading to inspect the new laboratory at the group. Come with me.""Okay."Adriana returned to her desk to quickly touch up her makeup. She had been too rushed this morning to do more than a simple application. Her skin was fair and clear, so the difference between makeup and bare-faced wasn't huge—but after a sleepless night, a little coverage helped mask fatigue. Looking alert made a better impression.Charlie, Neo's assistant, had other matters, so Neo came alone, which made Adriana a little nervous.She opened the front passenger door, but Neo gestured for her to sit in the back instead.Trying to ease the tension, Adriana brought up a photo left by her mother."Neo, you're just as distinguished and handsome as in this photo."Neo chuckled heartily. "I've gotten old."The car passed through a large gate. Adriana followed Neo out, and a casually dressed young man came forward to greet them."Uncle Neo.""Adriana, this is

Chris's dark expression softened into a faint smile. "Once I'm discharged, I'll set up an overseas trust account for Edward. At least that'll give you two some security."Joan's eyes lit up with uncontainable surprise. "Only you would be this good to us, Chris."Chris turned his gaze to his son.Edward was absorbed in his tablet. Sliding the screen down, he glanced up seriously and said, "It's Adriana."Hearing that, Chris snatched the tablet from Edward's hands."The low-key golden bachelor Neo Reeves spotted out with his girlfriend," read the bold headline on the screen.[Chairman of Sanctity Group, Neo Reeves, seemingly breaking rumors of his no-marriage vows, spotted out with a stunning young girlfriend. The two displayed intimate behavior, like a young couple…]Chris skimmed past the nauseating text and immediately locked eyes on the photos below.In the pictures, Neo held the woman close, and even after getting into the car, he touched her face. Though her face wasn't ful